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V. Shantaram

India : Film Producer and Director 

Born : AD 1901                    Died : AD 1990

Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre has a special place in the Indian film industry. Apart from being a producer-director, he also acted in few films. His contribution to the Indian film industry is immeasurable. Saavkari Paash was his first film. Social order, exploitation and music and dance were his forte. He also produced a documentary on Cripps’ mission. He was a pioneer in many an improvement in film production. He was first to introduce ‘talkies’, moving away from silent era, first to use zoom lens, first to produce a children’s film and first to produce a colour film in the country. Maya Bazaar, 1923; Dr Kotnis KiAmar Kahani, 1946; Admi, 1939, Shakuntala,1943;Jhanak-Jhanak Payal Baaze, 1955; Geet Gaya Pathoron Ne, 1964; Boond Jo Ban Gaye Moti, 1967; Chaani, 1977 are some of his immortal films.

Shantaram was born on 18 November 1901 at Kolhapur in Maharashtra in a poor family. He had to do odd jobs to earn livelihood even in childhood. But he attained success with his struggle and efforts. He formed the Prabhat Film Company in 1929. He was immortalised by Netaji Palkar, Gopal Krishna and Duniya Naa Mane. He came to Bombay in 1941 and established the Rajkamal Kala Mandir Studio.

For his immense contribution to the films world, he was awarded `Dadasaheb Phalke Award’ in 1986. He died on 27 October, 1990.